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When words escape control: Tourette syndrome and slurs
Education & Development

When words escape control: Tourette syndrome and slurs

...social responsibility into conflict: the right of communities not to be confronted with language which has historically been used to demean and oppress them; and the right of people with neurological conditions to participate in public life without stigma. From a sociolinguistic perspective, words take their meaning from how they’re used in context. Slurs, for example,...
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A sport transformed: Safety in motor-racing since 1969
Health, Sports & Psychology

A sport transformed: Safety in motor-racing since 1969

...social attitudes to safety and danger. No longer do we consider it acceptable that an idea of masculine identity means putting yourself in mortal danger for the sake of sport. Conclusion Over the past 50 years reducing the risks of racing drivers suffering serious and fatal injuries has become a continuous process of scientific investigation and regulatory reform. Fatal...
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Hip Hop, Transculturation and Ethnography in Delhi
Education & Development

Hip Hop, Transculturation and Ethnography in Delhi

...social and physical mobility, foreign and domestic investment and increased racial, communal and political unrest, especially after the brutal gang rape and murder of Jyoti Singh on 16 December 2012, three weeks before my fieldwork began, which was followed by national and international outcry and unprecedented protests. The mediatisation and public imagination of this...
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Jury Hub Conversation: Lee Curley, Dr Itiel Dror
Society, Politics & Law

Jury Hub Conversation: Lee Curley, Dr Itiel Dror

...worked in a variety of domains, from policing and aviation to medical experts and bankers, showing that cognitive and human factors impact even hard working, dedicated and competent experts. In the forensic science domain, he has focused attention and highlighted how cognitive bias can impact a variety of forensic decisions. Dr. Dror has worked with and trained many...
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Video 55 mins
Darwin in context
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin in context

...worked, and in particular the perceived clash between evolutionary theory and traditional creationist beliefs. Jim Moore, Professor of the History of Science at The Open University, leads this exploration of Darwin and his times. The tracks on this album were produced by The Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global...
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An introduction to material culture
History & The Arts

An introduction to material culture

...works of art). Today, many people, and whole societies, are said to have become obsessed with the purchase and collection of material things, so much so that some have even questioned the impact of such acquisitive habits upon the sustainability of the planet. Activity 1 The films below were made by three different members of the course team and provide interesting...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
What are the secrets of enduring love?
Society, Politics & Law

What are the secrets of enduring love?

...work, so that we could share their secrets with you. In this book we’ve brought together the findings of that study with what we know from other research on love, and from relationship therapy, to give you the low-down on how to make relationships last. All the way through we’ve included stories from the people we spoke to so you can see how it works in reality....
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Delivering tutorials for dyslexic students
Education & Development

Delivering tutorials for dyslexic students

...works well and provides a structure that dyslexic students can follow well. Mode of delivery Group work: Ask students to work in groups before eliciting their answers. Working in a small group is reassuring for students with dyslexia who may dislike speaking in front of the whole class. If possible, use groups of three instead of pair work – a small group provides a...
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